The fourth anniversary of the war in Iraq (which is taking place today and tomorrow in the U.S. in Iraq) has been recalled worldwide with hundreds of peaceful demonstrations. The parade in Toronto, organized by the Canadian Peace Alliance, has been articulated by Yonge Street to Nathan Phill Square, where protesters have been the symbol of peace, holding hands. The pacifists demanding the withdrawal of Canadian troops from Afghanistan and Iraq and that the federal government end its support for the belligerent policy of George W. Bush. After the march, protesters peace messages written in chalk on the wall of the courthouse, located near the U.S. consulate.
Other demonstrations were held in Montreal, Ottawa, Halifax, Winnipeg and Hamilton. In Halifax, the former marine Dean Walcott, who served in Iraq within the ranks of the American army, spoke to the protesters. "We are here to condemn the leaders who send their soldiers on missions and failed to fight these ridiculous colonial wars," the military said that after twenty-five deserted is trying to obtain political refugee status in Canada. In Ottawa about 200 protesters marched chanting antiwar slogans accusing the Prime Minister of genocide. In Winnipeg, however, the peace activists carried banners with the face of Harper and Bush. More than 2000 Canadian troops in Afghanistan and their stay is expected until 2009. Since the beginning of the conflict were killed 45 soldiers and one diplomat. The last soldier killed is Corporal Kevin Megeney, killed March 9 by a shot of a firearm in the NATO base in Kandahar. 3200 are, however, the U.S. military killed since the conflict began, and 59 thousand Iraqi ones.
Numerous events were held in American cities, including Los Angeles, Denver and Chicago, but the most massive protest was in Washington where the anti-war movements have gathered to remember a double event: the anniversary of the war in Iraq and the fortieth of the historic peace march on the Pentagon in 1967 against the Vietnam War, which led to the arrest of 600 of 50 000 demonstrators. Yesterday the pacifists gathered before the Lincoln Memorial and then to march to the Pentagon. A counter demonstration was organized by groups in favor of the war in Iraq, which exhibited signs saying: "Those who oppose the war helps Al Qaeda" or "Fight the Jihad and not our soldiers." The march of peace had been preceded by a Saturday prayer rally for peace in the National Cathedral in Washington. The demonstrators were then went outside the White House for a protest demonstration unauthorized that led to the arrest of over 200 people (all handcuffed, loaded on some buses and fined $ 100). President Bush, in his radio address Saturday, defended the war in Iraq by warning the Democrats in Congress does not seek to impose "artificial timetable" for returning U.S. troops. Congress is considering legislation that provides funding for more than 95 billion dollars to fight the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Bush also cautioned Congress not to "impose arbitrary and restrictive conditions" use of such funds and has threatened to use the veto if the Democrats in Congress will try to impose deadlines that would only "disastrous consequences".
Other events were held in major world capitals. In Athens, for example, have marched over 1000 people while in Istanbul's parade had more than 3000 anti-war protesters. All to reaffirm their no to war.
Other demonstrations were held in Montreal, Ottawa, Halifax, Winnipeg and Hamilton. In Halifax, the former marine Dean Walcott, who served in Iraq within the ranks of the American army, spoke to the protesters. "We are here to condemn the leaders who send their soldiers on missions and failed to fight these ridiculous colonial wars," the military said that after twenty-five deserted is trying to obtain political refugee status in Canada. In Ottawa about 200 protesters marched chanting antiwar slogans accusing the Prime Minister of genocide. In Winnipeg, however, the peace activists carried banners with the face of Harper and Bush. More than 2000 Canadian troops in Afghanistan and their stay is expected until 2009. Since the beginning of the conflict were killed 45 soldiers and one diplomat. The last soldier killed is Corporal Kevin Megeney, killed March 9 by a shot of a firearm in the NATO base in Kandahar. 3200 are, however, the U.S. military killed since the conflict began, and 59 thousand Iraqi ones.
Numerous events were held in American cities, including Los Angeles, Denver and Chicago, but the most massive protest was in Washington where the anti-war movements have gathered to remember a double event: the anniversary of the war in Iraq and the fortieth of the historic peace march on the Pentagon in 1967 against the Vietnam War, which led to the arrest of 600 of 50 000 demonstrators. Yesterday the pacifists gathered before the Lincoln Memorial and then to march to the Pentagon. A counter demonstration was organized by groups in favor of the war in Iraq, which exhibited signs saying: "Those who oppose the war helps Al Qaeda" or "Fight the Jihad and not our soldiers." The march of peace had been preceded by a Saturday prayer rally for peace in the National Cathedral in Washington. The demonstrators were then went outside the White House for a protest demonstration unauthorized that led to the arrest of over 200 people (all handcuffed, loaded on some buses and fined $ 100). President Bush, in his radio address Saturday, defended the war in Iraq by warning the Democrats in Congress does not seek to impose "artificial timetable" for returning U.S. troops. Congress is considering legislation that provides funding for more than 95 billion dollars to fight the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Bush also cautioned Congress not to "impose arbitrary and restrictive conditions" use of such funds and has threatened to use the veto if the Democrats in Congress will try to impose deadlines that would only "disastrous consequences".
Other events were held in major world capitals. In Athens, for example, have marched over 1000 people while in Istanbul's parade had more than 3000 anti-war protesters. All to reaffirm their no to war.
Canadian Courier
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